Thanks Tim That's pretty much exactly the situation Both desktops are connected to the modem by wifi Old one is iMac 24" 2.9 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 8 GB Ram, running 10.8.3 circa 2009 New one is iMac 27" 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 8GB Ram, also 10.8.3
Not sure about moving applications from applications folder cos most have tentacles throughout the folders, yes? Because the old desktop is 4 years old and I've gone through 4 house moves, a lot of the original program disks are missing. Regards, Brett Curtis Master Window Cleaners 0419 049 084 http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ On 22/05/2013, at 11:21 AM, Tim Law <[email protected]> wrote: > Brett, > > Trying to visualise your setup. > > What I'm reading is that you have two computers sitting next to each other. > One old computer with a bunch of stuff on it, some of which you want to > transfer and some you don't.?? > You also have an iPad - let's leave that out of the equation for now. > > And you are looking for a good way to move the data across?? > > Have you found the application called Migration Assistant? That's what we > generally use when a new machine has come onto the scene. > Have a read up on Target Disk mode to allow direct connection of two > computers without a network. > > How do you connect to the internet and do you have a network of any type, > wireless or blue cable? > > You'll also need to tell us the machines you are using, model, operating > system number. > > Tim > > > > On 22/05/2013, at 11:09 AM, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> The original question was supposed to be "What is the difference between >> airport and Go To Server via your modem" Have just tried that and failed >> miserably. >> Because I have new desktop, I need to move applications and files from the >> old to the new without moving the lot, as I wish to cull a fair bit. >> Re: the iPad, I use Filemaker Pro a fair bit on the desktop and the iPad and >> moving new records from the iPad to the desktop is a bit messy.... Save >> to/open/find the new records/then use import..... >> I had a look at airport this morning and it looked a lot easier, but before >> racing off and spending hundred bucks or so, I thought I'd ask wamugs >> opinion. >> >> tia, >> >> Brett Curtis >> Master Window Cleaners >> 0419 049 084 >> http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ >> >> >> On 22/05/2013, at 10:18 AM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Brett, >>> >>> I am trying to understand what you really want to know. Your original >>> question: >>>>>> What is the advantage of using airport? >>> >>> Do you mean "what is the advantage of using a Apple Airport Base Station ( >>> AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule)" to create a Wireless Network"? >>> >>> Then you mention "ease of transferring files"? ... And "Same goes for iPad"? >>> >>> Need more clarification and information on what type of Network you are >>> currently using and what it is exactly you are wishing to achieve before I >>> can assist. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>> >>> On 22/05/2013, at 9:01 AM, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for that Pedro ;) >>>> >>>> Just trying to work out what the difference is between logging into my >>>> modem and having an airport in between. >>>> I have just upgraded my office desktop (So now Apple can safely release >>>> their new 32" model for $1500) >>>> I was wondering about the ease of transferring files. Same thing goes for >>>> my iPad. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Brett Curtis >>>> Master Window Cleaners >>>> 0419 049 084 >>>> http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 22/05/2013, at 8:47 AM, Pedro <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Well, there's plenty of room for all the airplanes. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 22/05/2013, at 8:23, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> What is the advantage of using airport? >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Brett Curtis >>>>>> Master Window Cleaners >>>>>> 0419 049 084 >>>>>> http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ >>>>>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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